Peppers are usually stuffed with beef and white rice, not exactly HFS friendly. So I came up with a delicious, healthy version! Peppers can be expensive, but if you live near a Costco they have a 6 pack of multi-colored peppers that are fresh and reasonably priced. Don’t fret that six servings will be too many, [...]
So now you have beautiful home made tortillas (assuming that you made the ones in my last entry) that you are snacking on while thinking, “man, these are good but what now?” Put that tortilla down! Stop snacking… you’ll be full before dinner!!! “Re-fried” Pinto Bean Tortas 12 homemade tortillas 2 c pinto beans (pre cooked) 1 jalapeno pepper [...]
Fresh Spring Rolls 1 pack of rice paper 1 block firm tofu 1 bunch mint 1 bunch basil 3 carrots 1 bell pepper 1 large cucumber 1 c bean sprouts olive oil sesame oil peanut sauce First, chop all of the vegetables and herbs. Make sure that the vegetables are all shredded pretty small and thin, no larger than 1/2 inches by 1/8th of an inch. [...]
1 head of cauliflower 1 head of broccoli 3 carrots 2 parsnips 1 onion 3 cloves of garlic 1 red bell pepper 2 small eggplants 1 tsp fresh thyme 2 tsp fresh parsley 1 tsp dried oregano sunflower oil (or olive, walnut, avocado…etc) salt pepper Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, cut up all of the vegetables into bite sized pieces, mince the herbs and garlic, [...]
ho says vegans can’t do happy hour?!? Vegan tapas to the rescue!! There is nothing better than inviting a group of your favorite friends over for a little dinner feast… and what could be more fun than a tapas bar? Am I right, or am I right? Vegan Pisto Manchego 1 onion 1 red bell pepper 1 orange pepper [...]
1 package extra firm tofu 1 jalapeno pepper 1 onion 2 bell peppers 3 cloves of garlic 4 limes 3 tomatoes 1 large cucumber 1/2 c cilantro salt pepper olive oil Heat enough olive oil in a pan to cover the bottom, chop up the tofu into tiny cubes and crisp them on all sides in the oil, allow this to cool. Literally chop up [...]
So now you have beautiful home made tortillas that you are snacking on while thinking, “man, these are good but what now?” Put that tortilla down! Stop snacking… you’ll be full before dinner!!! “Re-fried” Pinto Bean Tortas 12 homemade tortillas 2 c pinto beans (pre cooked) 1 jalapeno pepper 1 onion 4 tomatoes 1/2 bell pepper 1 carrot 2 scallions 3 cloves of garlic 6 limes [...]
What? Why would this post have such a long title? Well, I am guessing some of you feel that if you are going to take the time to make such a dish, you should soak and cook the beans yourself, which can be a daunting task. Then you feel guilty about buying canned beans because [...]